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Fundamentals of Freedom of Movement in Iran
Freedom of Movement is an important human right protected by Article 12 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political…
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Universal Periodic Review of Iran by the Human Rights Council (15 February 2010)
The United Nations Human Rights Council reviewed Iran’s human rights record in Geneva during the 7th Session of the Universal…
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Commentary to the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility…to Promote and Protect…Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (July 2011)
Commentary to the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect…
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The IHRDC Is Concerned About Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2011 NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT – The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC) is very disturbed…
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Witness Testimony: Morad Mohktari
What is My Crime? Morad Mokhtari, a convert from Islam to Christianity, testifies about the persecution he suffered in Iran…
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Article 12 of the ICCPR – Freedom of Movement
GENERAL COMMENTS ADOPTED BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE UNDER ARTICLE 40, PARAGRAPH 4, OF THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND…
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Iran Observes Anniversary of Human Rights Covenant with Crack Down
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2009 NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT – June 24, 2009 marked the 34 th anniversary…
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Witness Statement of Mohammad Shams
Mohammad Shams, a young political opposition supporter, describes his arrest, detention and torture after he participated in demonstrations protesting the…
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Witness Testimony on Freedom of Movement: Morad Mohktari
Morad Mokhtari, a convert from Islam to Christianity, testifies about the persecution he suffered in Iran after he converted, including…
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A History of United Nations Special Representatives and Rapporteurs in Iran
This chart collects UN Special Representative and Rapporteur activity in Iran since 1980.
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